Illinois goaltender commits to Hockey Catamounts

Goaltender Stefanos Lekkas of Elburn, Ill., has committed to joining the University of Vermont men’s hockey team in the 2015-16 school year, according to his Twitter account.

“Excited to announce my commitment to play hockey at the University of Vermont. Want to thank my family, coaches and friends!#catamounts” he wrote on @S_Lekkas.

Lekkas played for the Springfield Jr. Blues (NAHL) during the 2013-14 season, posting a 19-21-2 record in 46 games with a 2.32 goals against average, 1,340 saves, a .927 save percentage and one shutout. He also appeared in one game with the Sioux Falls Stampede (USHL), making 12 saves in 31 minutes of scoreless hockey.

Lekkas is expected to play for the Stampede next year. The 18-year-old is listed at 5-foot-9, 146 pounds.

UVM head coach Kevin Sneddon cannot comment on a recruit until the student-athlete has signed an NCAA letter-of-intent and been admitted by the university.

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